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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
SUPER ALBUM! BUT I HAVE JUST ONE QUESTION..., December 27, 2000
...Why hasn't a US label picked these guys up yet?! Not counting their "best of" and remix albums, this is their 14th album of new material in about as many years. I know they had a couple of albums issued domestially, but these were just one-time releases. I'm glad that BMG/Ariola/Coconut has stuck with them through all these years. I know they're very popular in Europe and Asia, but these hard-working guys deserve major US hit status. For example, on this album the first track, "I'll Be Good", has RADIO written all over it. I found all tracks to be very good and well-produced (including some gotta-have trendy vocoders), although a couple of tunes do suffer from generic BBB arrangements. But all have strong melodies and incredibly catchy choruses. The vocals continue to be excellent, although I was dismayed to see by the cover that the line-up has changed yet again. John and Andrew are still in the group, but there's a new third (unnamed and uncredited) member. To the person who complained about this being recycled 80's music, they obviously aren't familiar with BBB. Let's face it...just like Modern Talking/Blue System/Fancy and all other 80's Asian New Wave groups, *all* their albums essentially sound the same. The songs have strong melodies and almost identical structures from album to album, with some rhythm track updates every so often to make them more contemporary, but that's what fans of this music love. They know that, because of the similar sound, the product will be good and the music will be to their liking. An excellent album. You won't be disappointed.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keep the albums coming, October 4, 2000
First of all don't listen to the other reviewers, They don't know what they're saying. This album is great. There are 14 tracks and two of which are rap. I even found myself listening to the rap version even though I can't stand rap. The rest of the tracks are filled with great lyrics and high beats. Its true that track 1 and 3 are good but what the other reviewers didnt mention was that 4,5,6 and 7 are also as good. I have only listen to the cd for a day so I'm sure the rest of the songs will grow on me. Don't expect to buy a cd with only good songs if you're picky because that is not possible. This album has many great songs and yes there are some average ones. I said average not bad. I have been a fan since the early 90s and will continue to be one. As long as John is the lead singer, my support will alway be with them.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Whatever you might think, the boys are back!, August 26, 2000
Anyone who thinks this is not a good album needs brain surgery. This album has stayed in my CD player for a week and will not move for another two! Bad Boys Blue have been one of my favourite groups for 13 years, and they still show many Eurodance pretenders how it should be done. Where do you think the idea for that pathetic effort from Mel C came from? The best tracks are "I'll be Good" and "Take a Piece of My Heart", both fine examples of the talent that Tony Hendrik and Karin Haartman have shown BBB over the years. Fair enough, there's a couple of cheesy tracks on the disc, but hey, it's not a perect world! The simple statement is this: Buy the album if you like Bad Boys Blue and the trend (Europop) which THEY created. Also buy it even if you've just heard of them and are feeling curious. To not like this album is sinful. Well done guys, from a BRITISH fan! Can't wait until the next record is out!
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